Man United's lead over Man City in the Premier League stays at 15 points

Sir Alex Ferguson's men had temporarily gone 18 points clear at the top after Titus Bramble's 27th-minute own goal gave United a 1-0 win over sinking Sunderland in the lunchtime kick-off at the Stadium of Light.

Manchester City's Yaya Toure jumps on the back of Vincent Kompany after the third goal against Newcastle Credit: Dave Thompson/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Manchester City kept up their increasingly futile chase of city rivals United with a 4-0 cruise over Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium.

Carlos Tevez and David Villa gave Roberto Mancini's men the first-half advantage before Vincent Kompany and an own goal from James Perch completed their easy win.